Summers ULTRA User manual

Operator’s
Manual
ULTRA &
ULTIMATE NT
SUPERSPRAYERS
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
WEB SITE: www.summersmfg.com
MADDOCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58348 ................................... [phone]
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301............................... [phone]
8Z1106S © Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. 2014 Printed in USA
IMPORTANT
THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE SINCE
MACHINE DOES NOT COME “FIELD
READY” FROM FACTORY.
CAUTION
READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE.
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Warranty
Summers warrants only products of its manufacture against operational failure caused by defective materials
or workmanship which occur during normal use within 12 months from the date of purchase by the end user from
Summers’ dealer.
Summers’ obligation is to replace free of charge any part of any product that Summers inspection shows to be
defective excluding transportation charges to Maddock, ND or Devils Lake, ND and return and also excluding all
transportation costs from Summers’ dealer to the dealer’s customer and all other costs such as removal and instal-
lation expense.
Summers shall not be liable for loss of time, manufacturing costs, labor, material, loss of prots, consequential
damages, direct or indirect, because of defective products whether due to rights arising under the contract of sale or
independently thereof, and whether or not such claim is based on contract, tort or warranty.
Written permission for any warranty claim return must be rst obtained from authorized Summers’ personnel.
All returns must be accompanied with a complete written explanation of claimed defects and the circumstances of
operational failure.
Written warranty for all component parts used in the manufacture of Summers products is available upon request.
Warranty of such component parts will be determined by said component manufacturer upon their inspection of the
claimed defective part.
This express warranty is the sole warranty of Summers. There are no warranties, which extend beyond the war-
ranty herein expressly set forth. The sales for products of Summers under any other warranty or guarantee express
or implied is not authorized. This warranty voids all previous issues.
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
MADDOCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58348
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301
2/95
IH 4/2014

INTRODUCTION
This manual provides the following information about your Summers Field Sprayer.
SECTION CONTENTS
Section 1 – SAFETY explains important safety precautions and familiarizes the Operator with the
decals and their locations.
Section 2 – GENERAL INFORMATION describes standard and optional features of the sprayer.
Section 3 – SPRAYER OPERATION provides all necessary information for the operation and adjustment
of the sprayer.
Section 4 – MAINTENANCE covers both spraying system and mechanical maintenance plus proper
cleaning and storage.
Section 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING provides a quick reference to solving problems.
Section 6 – OPTION NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS explains installation and operation of available op-
tions.
Section 7 – SPECIFICATIONS lists important dimensions, capacities and other technical information.
Section 8 – PARTS
OTHER ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
A. Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. strongly recommends that each Field Sprayer Operator READ and UNDER-
STAND the Operator’s Manual before using the machine. In addition, this Operator’s Manual should
be REVIEWED at least ANNUALLY thereafter.
B. It is the policy of this company to improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of parts at any
time without incurring obligations to install such changes on products previously delivered.
C. Reference to “right” and “left” in this manual is determined from a seated position in the drivers
seat.
D. Parts are referenced in each drawing with the Summers Manufacturing Part Number. Use this Part
Number when ordering replacement parts from your Summers dealer. See back section of manual
for description of each Part Number.
OWNER REGISTER
Name____________________________________ Size _________________________________________
Address _________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________
City _____________________________________
State/Prov. ______________________________ Date Purchased______________________________
Mail Code________________________________ Dealer_______________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - SAFETY
Safety-Alert Symbol ..............................................................................................................................................................1.1
General Safety Practices ........................................................................................................................................................1.2
Safety During Transport ........................................................................................................................................................1.2
Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................................................1.2
Decal Locations .....................................................................................................................................................................1.7
SECTION 2 – SPRAYER OPERATION
Sprayer Operation Safety.......................................................................................................................................................2.1
Initial Set-up and Adjustment of Mechanical (Transport to Field Operation).......................................................................2.2
Initial Set-up and Adjustment of Sprayer System..................................................................................................................2.7
Testing and Adjustment of Sprayer System.........................................................................................................................2.14
Transporting and Operation of Sprayer from Field to Field................................................................................................2.23
Sprayer Field Operation and Adjustment ............................................................................................................................2.24
Calibration of Sprayer System.............................................................................................................................................2.25
Unhooking Sprayer From Tractor........................................................................................................................................2.28
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................3.1
Daily Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................3.2
Off Season Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................3.2
Preseason Annual Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................3.3
SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING
Sprayer System Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................4.1
Mechanical Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................4.2
SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL schematics
Wiring diagram for electric ball valves .................................................................................................................................5.2
Hydraulic control switch box ................................................................................................................................................5.3
24’ Cart connector wire harness.............................................................................................................................................5.4
8’ Cart valve wiring harness .................................................................................................................................................5.5
Ultimate boom harness .........................................................................................................................................................5.6
SECTION 6 – OPTION NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
8S9476 – Electronic Pressure Gauge.....................................................................................................................................6.1
8L4957 – Equal Boom Split Option ......................................................................................................................................6.1
8L9901 – Control Grip ..........................................................................................................................................................6.2
8S9956 – Rinse Nozzle Without Rinse Tank.........................................................................................................................6.3
8S9950 – Rinse Tank Option W/Wand ..................................................................................................................................6.3
8S9936 – Values “E” & “R” Cross Over Plumbing Options.................................................................................................6.4
8F3901/8F3904 – End Nozzle Option...................................................................................................................................6.5
8S9366 – Single Separate Tiplift Circuit...............................................................................................................................6.6
8F9980 – Foam Marker .........................................................................................................................................................6.7
8L2911 – Boom Clean Out Option........................................................................................................................................6.7
8S9485 - Bottom Fill Flow Meter Package ..........................................................................................................................6.8
8S9924 - Cleanload Package .................................................................................................................................................6.8
8S9910 - Electric Agitator Shutoff Package..........................................................................................................................6.9
8L1430/32 - Pilot Operated Check Valve............................................................................................................................6.10
SECTION 7 – SPECIFICATIONS
Sprayer Sizes and Nozzle Quantity .......................................................................................................................................7.1
Overall Width and Length Dimensions .................................................................................................................................7.1
 TireSpecicationsandCartWheelSpacings........................................................................................................................7.2
 TankSpecications ................................................................................................................................................................7.2
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Overall Height and Clearance Dimensions............................................................................................................................7.2
 MiscellaneousComponentSpecications .............................................................................................................................7.3
PlumbingSpecications ........................................................................................................................................................7.3
 BoltTorqueSpecications.....................................................................................................................................................7.4
SECTION 8 - PARTS
8S9370 – 4 x 8 Cart Pkg & Tank Pkg - 1000 Gallon....................................................................................................8.2 – 8.4
8S9374 – 4 x 8 Cart Pkg & Tank Pkg - 1500 Gallon....................................................................................................8.5 – 8.7
8S9376 – 4X8 Cart Pkg & Tank Pkg - 1650...............................................................................................................8.8 – 8.10
8S9332 – Narrow Cart Pkg - 1000 Gallon................................................................................................................8.11 – 8.13
8S9334 – Narrow Cart Pkg – 1250 Gallon...............................................................................................................8.14 – 8.16
8S9336 – Narrow Cart Pkg – 1500 Gallon...............................................................................................................8.17 – 8.19
8S9338 – Narrow Cart Pkg – 1650 Gallon ..............................................................................................................8.20 – 8.22
8S9398A – Standard Axle Pkg ...........................................................................................................................................8.23
8S9399A – Wide Axle Package ...........................................................................................................................................8.24
8S9400A – Beet Axle Package ............................................................................................................................................8.25
8S9401A – Wide Axle Package - Narrow Cart....................................................................................................................8.26
8S9402A – Narrow Axle Package - Narrow Cart................................................................................................................8.27
8S9532A – Spindle Holder w/15,000# Hub Package..........................................................................................................8.28
8S9534A – Spindle Holder w/25,000# Hub Package..........................................................................................................8.29
8S9393U – Single 480/80R38 Tractor Tire/Rim Pkg ..........................................................................................................8.30
8S9397 – Single 380/90R46 Tractor tire/Rim Pkg .............................................................................................................8.31
8S9397D – Dual 380/90R46 Tractor Tire/Rim Pkg (22” Spacing) .....................................................................................8.32
8S9397E – Dual 380/90R46 Tractor Tire/Rim Pkg (30” Spacing)......................................................................................8.33
8S9945 – Single 70 Gallon Rinse Tank Pkg........................................................................................................................8.34
8S9946 – Dual Side 140 Gallon Rinse Tank Pkg ...............................................................................................................8.35
8S9450 – Common Plumbing Pkg .....................................................................................................................................8.36
8S9915 – Triple Electric Ball Valve Pkg .............................................................................................................................8.37
8S9463 – Stainless Steel Hydraulic Pump Pkgs .................................................................................................................8.38
8S9453A – Std Cap/Pressure Hydraulic Flanged Pump Pkgs .............................................................................................8.39
8S9460/8S9458/8S9461 – PTO Std Cap/Pressure Pump Pkgs ...........................................................................................8.40
8S9462 – Belt Drive PTO Std Cap/Pressure Pump Pkg .....................................................................................................8.41
8S9466 – 9HP Honda Pump Pkg.........................................................................................................................................8.42
8S9472 – 205 Control Plumbing Pkg ..................................................................................................................................8.43
8S9474 – 450 Plumbing Pkg ...............................................................................................................................................8.44
8S9475U/8S9478/8S9479V – Control System Pkgs ..........................................................................................................8.45
8S9476 – Electronic Pressure Gauge Pkg ..........................................................................................................................8.46
8L7050 – 50’ Part 1 Boom Pkg ............................................................................................................................... 8.47 - 8.49
8L7060 – 60’ Part 1 Boom Pkg ............................................................................................................................... 8.50 - 8.52
8L7100 – 100’ Part 1 Boom Pkg .............................................................................................................................. 8.53 - 8.55
8L0023 – Ultimate Electric/Hydraulic Control .................................................................................................................8.56
8L0025 – Ultra Electric/Hydraulic Control.........................................................................................................................8.57
8L7042 – 50’ Part 2 Boom Pkg .........................................................................................................................................8.58
8L7040 – 40’ Part 2 Boom Pkg ..........................................................................................................................................8.59
8L7030 – 30’ Part 2 Boom Pkg ..........................................................................................................................................8.60
8L7020 – 20’ Part 2 Boom Pkg ..........................................................................................................................................8.61
8L7010 – 10’ Part 2 Boom Pkg ..........................................................................................................................................8.62
8L7033 – 33’4” Part 3 Boom Pkg ......................................................................................................................................8.63
8L7023 – 20’ Part 3 Boom Pkg ..........................................................................................................................................8.64
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8L7006 – 6’-8” Boom Pkg .................................................................................................................................................8.65
8L7003 – 3’-4” Boom Pkg .................................................................................................................................................8.66
8L4957 – Equal Boom Width Option ..................................................................................................................................8.67
8L7170 – 100’ Center Wet Boom Pkgs ..............................................................................................................................8.68
8L7160 – 60’ Center Wet Boom Pkgs ................................................................................................................................8.69
8L7150/8L7250 – 50’ Center Wet Boom Pkgs ...................................................................................................................8.70
8L7142 – 50’ Part 2 Wet Boom Pkgs...................................................................................................................................8.71
8L7140/8L7240 – 40’ Part 2 Wet Boom Pkgs .....................................................................................................................8.72
8L7130/8L7230 – 30’ Part 2 Wet Boom Pkgs .....................................................................................................................8.73
8L7120/8L7220 – 20’ Part 2 Wet Boom Pkgs .....................................................................................................................8.74
8L7110/8L7210 – 10’ Part 2 Wet Boom Pkgs .....................................................................................................................8.75
8L7133 – 33’4” Part 3 Wet Boom Pkg ................................................................................................................................8.76
8L7123 – 20’ Part 3 Wet Boom Pkg ....................................................................................................................................8.77
8L7106/8L7206 – 6’-8” Part 3 Wet Boom Pkgs..................................................................................................................8.78
8L7103/8L7203 – 3’-4” Part 3 Wet Boom Pkgs..................................................................................................................8.79
8L6260 – 8L6310 Windshield Pkgs ...................................................................................................................................8.80
8L9901 – Control Grip Pkg ................................................................................................................................................8.81
8S9929 – Chemical Eductor Pkg.........................................................................................................................................8.82
8S9939 – Cross Over Plumbing Pkg ...................................................................................................................................8.83
8S9956 – Rinse Nozzle Main Tank w/o Rinse Tank ...........................................................................................................8.84
8S9954A – Wash Wand Package W/O Tank........................................................................................................................8.85
8F3901 – End Nozzle, Manual ............................................................................................................................................8.86
8F3903 – Ultimate Single Electric End Nozzle..................................................................................................................8.87
8F3904 – Ultra Single Electric End Nozzle .......................................................................................................................8.88
Electric End Nozzle Solenoid .............................................................................................................................................8.89
SCS-203/205 and 440/450 Control Console Components ..................................................................................................8.90
8L0050A – Hydraulic Control Switch Box .........................................................................................................................8.91
Nozzle Body Components ...................................................................................................................................................8.92
8A2308 – Boom Line Strainer.............................................................................................................................................8.93
8K8172 – Ultra Light Mounting Pkg...................................................................................................................................8.94
8K8172 – Ultimate Light Mounting Pkg.............................................................................................................................8.95
8F9980 – Foam Marker Option ..........................................................................................................................................8.96
Hydraulic Pump Components..............................................................................................................................................8.97
PTO Pump Components ......................................................................................................................................................8.98
Hub and Axle Components..................................................................................................................................................8.99
8A1560 – Manifold Electric Ball Valve ............................................................................................................................8.100
RFM 60 P Flowmeter Replacement Parts..........................................................................................................................8.101
OTHER MANUALS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED:
Hydraulic or PTO Pump Manual Raven Sprayer Control Systems manual (for Raven SCS-205 Control )
Raven SCS-450 manual (for SCS-450 Control ) English / Metric Application Rate Chart
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1.1
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
1.1 SAFETY – ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is an alert to the potential
for personal injury. This symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DEFINITION OF EACH SIGNAL WORD USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY-ALERT
SYMBOL:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
hazards.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
USING CHEMICALS? PROTECT YOURSELF!
HIGH HAZARD
REQUIRES: 1. REFER TO SIGNAL WORD AND REQUIRED
*goggles PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN
*respirator USING CHEMICALS.
*avoid fumes
*rubber gloves and 2. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW CHEMICAL
skin protection MANUFACTURERS’ WARNINGS,
INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE USING.
MODERATE HAZARD
REQUIRES:
*goggles 3. HANDLE CHEMICALS WITH EXTREME CARE.
*avoid fumes
*rubber gloves and skin protection 4. IN CASE OF POISONING, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. A CONTAINER LABEL MAY BE
LOW HAZARD: BENEFICIAL FOR QUICK TREATMENT.
REQUIRES:
*avoid fumes 5. BE SAFE!
*rubber gloves and skin protection

1.2
SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least
annually thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high-pressure hydraulic system.
6. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
7. USE EXTREME CARE when cleaning, filling or making adjustments.
8. ALWAYS READ chemical container label carefully and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS,
instructions and procedures before using.
9. AVOID having excess chemical stored after spraying.
10. ONLY STORE chemicals in their original containers in a locked area.
11. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from chemicals and sprayer equipment.
12. ALWAYS make sure that pressure is relieved from hydraulic circuits before servicing or disconnect-
ing from tractor.
DANGER!
HITCH MUST BE ANCHORED TO TRACTOR TO PREVENT OVER CENTER CONDITION
WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING BOOMS. NEVER FOLD OR UNFOLD SPRAYER WITH-
OUT A PROPER CONNECTION TO TRACTOR.
1.3 SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
1. ONLY TOW at a safe speed. Maximum implement towing speed is 25 MPH. Use caution when mak-
ing corners or meeting traffic.
2. USE a safety chain between tractor drawbar and sprayer hitch when transporting on public roads.
3. ALWAYS secure folded booms to transport rest when transporting on public roads. If towing a long
distance tie end booms together above sprayer tank.
1.4 SAFETY DECALS
1. KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN.
2. REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers dealer by stat-
ing correct part number (PN) located on the decal.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1.3
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DANGER
AVOID CONTACT WITH
ELECTRICAL LINES.
SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH CAN RESULT.
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4. PN 8Z0086 ELECTROCUTION DANGER DECAL.
5. PN 8Z0087 PINCH POINT HAZARD DECAL.
6. PN 8Z0089 CONFINED SPACE HAZARD DECAL.

1.4
SECTION 1 - SAFETY
CAUTION
1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using machine.
2. For Sprayers:
a. Read and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS, instructions and procedures before
using.
b. Use recommended personal protective equipment to reduce or eliminate chemical contact.
c. Never run pump dry.
3. Verify all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
5. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brakes, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
6. Be careful when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Check all wheel bolts DAILY for tightness.
9. Refer to Operator’s Manual for periodic and annual maintenance.
10. For Towed Implements, DO NOT EXCEED 20 MPH.
8Z0276
7. PN 8Z2490 ULTIMATE NT DECAL.
8. PN 8Z2495 ULTRA DECAL.
9. PN 8Z0276 GENERAL CAUTION DECAL.